Berrington, Shropshire

Berrington is a small village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. According to the 2001 census the village had a population of 30, though the parish, which also includes the larger village of Cross Houses and other settlements such as Betton Strange and Cantlop, had a population of 805 in total.[1]

Berrington
Berrington is located in Shropshire
Berrington
Berrington
Location within Shropshire
Population30 (2001 Census)
OS grid referenceSJ5275006940
Civil parish
  • Berrington
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSHREWSBURY
Postcode districtSY5
Dialling code01743
PoliceWest Mercia
FireShropshire
AmbulanceWest Midlands
UK Parliament
WebsiteShropshire Council

The village is about five miles SE of Shrewsbury. The local newsletter, The Village Pump, is distributed bi-monthly. There is a phone box and a village hall.

A notable feature in the parish, but not the village itself, is Cantlop Bridge. The village primary school closed in 1994 and has since been converted into a private residence.

A damaged wooden effigy in the parish church (All Saints) is known locally as 'Old Scriven'. It is said that he once fought a lion, hence his damaged face.[2]

Sunset over Berrington in Shropshire.

Berrington Manor is a Grade II* listed 17th century timber-framed house, located opposite All Saints church.

See also

References
  1. Berrington CP, ONS
  2. "Shropshire. History. Heritage. Acton Burnell. Albrighton. Atcham. Berrington". Shropshire Promotions. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

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